WEST KEAL
WAR MEMORIAL

The
memorial can be found in the grounds of St Helen's church and takes
the form of a cross bearing the figure of Christ during crucifixion
mounted on an a long octagonal tapering shaft standing on a square
plinth with a two-stepped base. The names are listed for World War
1 only.

Pioneer
373200. S.S.T.C, RE Bedford, Royal Engineers. Died home 8th November
1918, aged 19 years. Son of John William Almond of East Keal, Lincs.
Enlisted Lincoln and resident Alford, Lincs. Commemorated West Keal
(St Helen) Churchyard.

Private
G/13713. 7th Battalion, Royal West Surrey Regiment. Died of wounds
9th November 1916, aged 24 years. Youngest son of Mr and Mrs S Cartwright
of West Keal, Lincs. Born South Ormsby, Lincs, enlisted and resident
Peterborough, Northants. Commemorated Contay British Cemetery, Contay.
III.F.24.

The clock in the church tower was installed in May 1930 to the glory
of God and to the dear memory of Edward Mason Grantham. Captain,
Lincolnshire Regiment who fell at Ypres on 27th February 1915. It
is a gift from his wife and children. Peace and goodwill to all
mankind.

MALTSON

Joseph

Private
7920. 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 12th
February 1916, aged 19 years. Son of William and Lucy Basker Maltson
of Toynton St Peter, Lincs. Born West Keal (as per CWGC) or Keal
Cotes (as per SDGW) and enlisted Horncastle, Lincs. Commemorated
Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres. IX.F.87.

Private
40032. Depot, Manchester Regiment. Died home 26th July 1918. Son
of James Green and Lucy Seymour, brother of James William Seymour.
Born West Keal, Lincs. Commemorated West Keal (St Helen) Churchyard.

SEYMOUR

James
William

Private
201897. 2/5th West Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action 3rd May
1917. Son of James Green and Lucy Seymour, brother of Alfred Seymour.
Husband of Sarah Seymour of West Keal, Lincs. Born West Keal and
enlisted Spilsby, Lincs. Commemorated Arras Memorial. Bay 4.

In memory of James William Seymour who died in the Great War 3rd
May 1917.
A gift from his wife.

Ordinary
Seaman SS/9210. HMS Victory, Royal Navy. Died 12th September 1918,
aged 18 years. Son of John George and Charlotte Louisa Tointon of
West Keal, Lincs. Commemorated West Keal (St Helen) Churchyard.